Hancock County property record for 117 Richard Ave, Chester, WV 26034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 1.49 acres (65,253 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $658 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-G8E-0020.0000 |
| Primary APN | 04-G8E-0020.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,328 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Tri-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 65,253 sqft (1.49 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 335 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06001550 |
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| Street Address | 117 RICHARD AVE |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26034-1106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.500 ACRES MARKS RUN |
| Legal Subdivision | ACRES MARKS RUN |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 21500 |
117 Richard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2021.
Source: Hancock County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 RICHARD AVE, CHESTER, WV 26034-1106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HANCOCK COUNTY SAVINGS BANK FSB |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 00877/2305 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 117 RICHARD AVE, CHESTER, WV 26034-1106 |
| Document Number | 00888/1846 |
| Book / Page | 888 / 1846 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200004145 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $712.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 117 RICHARD AVE, CHESTER, WV 26034-1106 |
| Document Number | 202200004146 |
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| Date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200004146 |
| Name | HANCOCK COUNTY SAVINGS BANK FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 117 RICHARD AVE, CHESTER, WV 26034-1106 |
| Document Number | 00877/2305 |
| Book / Page | 877 / 2305 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100001401 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 402, CHESTER, WV 26034-0402 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 117 Richard Ave was $658, up 25.8% from the year before.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hancock County |
| Unified School District | Hancock County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $658.00 (+25.81%) | $48,860 (+24.83%) Land $10,700 Building $38,160 | $81,433 (+24.9%) Land $17,833 Building $63,600 |
| 2025 | $523.00 | $39,140 Land $10,100 Building $29,040 | $65,200 Land $16,800 Building $48,400 |
| 2023 | $217.00 (-1.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $37,040 (-) Land $5,660 Building $31,380 | $61,700 (-) Land $9,400 Building $52,300 |
| 2022 | $221.00 Homeowner's exemption | $37,040 Land $5,660 Building $31,380 | $61,700 Land $9,400 Building $52,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 Richard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 117 Richard Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 79% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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